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PDP Leaders Express Divergent Views on Tinubu Endorsement

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PDP leaders are at odds over the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027 by the Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the Osun State chapter of the party. The controversy stems from the PDP in Osun State endorsing President Tinubu for re-election ahead of the 2027 presidential election, citing his ancestral home in Osun State as the reason. However, the PDP's national vice chairman for South West, Eddy Olafeso, described the action as anti-party activity, which the party's constitution does not provide for. The endorsement has sparked debate among party leaders, with some defending it as a normal part of politics, particularly in the Yoruba region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP in Osun State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing his ancestral home in Osun State as the reason.
  • The party's national vice chairman for South West, Eddy Olafeso, described the action as anti-party activity, which the party's constitution does not provide for.
  • The Osun State chapter of the PDP claims that Governor Ademola Adeleke is under pressure to defect to the APC and that his endorsement of Tinubu was a personal opinion, not the party's official stance.
  • The PDP in Oyo State has defended the endorsement, describing it as normal in politics, especially in the Yoruba region.
  • Governor Adeleke has denied rumors of his plans to defect to the APC, stating that he will remain in the PDP.
  • The PDP's rebuilding process aims to bring back party leaders and members who have taken hard positions against the party, according to the deputy national youth leader, Timothy Osadolor.

Statistics:

  • The 2023 presidential election saw the ruling party secure victories in many Yoruba states, including Osun State.
  • The PDP has 12 governors across Nigeria, with 3 of them from the Yoruba region.
  • The Osun State chapter of the PDP claims to have over 500,000 members, many of whom are expected to support Governor Adeleke's re-election bid in 2026.

Sources:

  • "PDP leaders disagree on Tinubu's endorsement" by LEADERSHIP Newspaper
  • "PDP members clarify reasons for endorsing Tinubu" by THISDAY Newspaper
  • "PDP rebuilding process to bring back party leaders" by VANGUARD Newspaper
  • "Adeleke clears air on APC membership" by DAILY TRUST Newspaper
  • "Osun PDP chapter says they are free to express themselves" by DAILY POST Newspaper

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